April is a big birthday month for our family and friends. It's also a great month to live in Arizona because the weather has been next to perfect these past few weeks! At least I think so! We still have yet to turn our air conditioning on and we are closing in on the end of April. That's pretty good for us considering I think every other year I have lived here, it was kicking once we reached the 90 degree mark. I know that we will have to give in soon enough because if you live here you can tell that summer is just around the corner. As for now, I love that we have been able to spend so much time outdoors with family and friends!
Earlier this month, Taylor was invited to a little birthday party out in Mesa for her friend Olivia Abbott. She turned 3 years old and wanted a Care Bear party. It was to say the least one of the cutest things I have ever seen! The party consisted of face painting to make all the kids look like little Care Bears, water coloring, necklace making, an INCREDIBLE cake, and so much more! I was very impressed and Taylor was extremely happy, which I love to see! Thank you, Mandy for setting the bar so high! We had a great time and loved seeing all of you! We miss you guys!
A few weeks ago we went out to Norm and Cara's (my aunt & uncle's house) to celebrate the April birthdays. Even with every one's busy schedules we try to get together as much as possible. It's always so much fun seeing everyone and catching up on what's happening with everybody. One thing that remains a tradition is getting together each month for everyone that has a birthday within that month. April is a busy one. We celebrated birthdays for Uncle Norm, Grandma Onera, Ellie (my little cousin) and Andre (my cousin Maggie's husband). It was a wonderful time with delicious food and great company! I really have an awesome family!
OLIVIA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
There was so many activities for the kids to do. Taylor was in heaven with the water colors, cake and necklace she got to make!
Bentley had a wonderful time too!
All the cute little girlie's at the party! What a fun age!
All the "guests" opening presents. It was pretty funny because every gift each girl brought - they thought they were supposed to open it! Pretty cute!
Taylor and the Birthday Girl chasing each other and holding hands. They couldn't stop laughing!
Best of friends! We sure miss the Abbott's!
FAMILY BIRTHDAY DINNER
One of Taylor's favorite things to do - JUMP!
This picture means a lot to me. It's hard to explain, but we walked over to my Grandpa Phillis' house for a little bit and let the kiddies play. This picture is of Taylor and my cousin Jackson sitting on my Grandma couch. It brought back so many memories of me being a little girl and going to Grandma's house! Those are wonderful memories that I will cherish always! I was just so thankful that Taylor was able to experience it!
Taylor enjoying some of Grandma Greats famous fruit salad - It is SO GOOD!
Bentley and her daddy just relaxing together!
